De Soto, IA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures during the summer range from the mid 70's to mid 80's Fahrenheit while temperatures in winter dip down to the teens and twenties. The area experiences moderate precipitation year-round with snowfall accumulating each winter. The area is known for its clear skies, especially in spring and summer months.
De Soto, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
De Soto averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in De Soto. The US average is 205 sunny days.
De Soto gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year